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P.O. Yara

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contact: po.yara@mail.ui.edu.ng; yaraphilias@yahoo.com; poyara@justice.com; philltundeq@gmail.com

YARA, Philias Olatunde

NCE(Maths/Physics), B.Ed(Maths Edu) (ABU), M.Ed(Maths Edu) (Ibadan), PGD(Computer)(Ife), P.hD(Maths Education) (Ibadan)., ACPN, MNIM

Senior System Programmer

Area of Specialisation
Mathematics Education and Computer Education

Office:Zinox Lab 1, Ground Floor
Computer Science Laboratory Building
 
Tel: +234-08034715891; +234 - 07044057354

Current Research Projects

[1]   Characteristics of Females Studying  Mathematics-Related Courses in  some Universities in Nigeria

[2]   The effect of drug abuse on the academic performance of students in Mathematics  in selected secondary schools in Nyamia North District of Kenya

Dissertations and Thesis

[1]   Yara, P.O (1984): Continuous Assessment Scores in Senior Secondary Mathematics as a Predictor of Success in SSCE Mathematics in FGC Ido-Ani (M.Ed Project, University of Ibadan).

[2]   Yara, P.O (2008): School Environment and Student Factors as Predictors of Achievement in Secondary School Mathematics in Southwestern Nigeria (Ph.D Thesis, University of Ibadan, Ibadan).

Honours, Distinctions and Membership of Learned  Societies

[1]   Member, Mathematics Association of Nigeria (MAN)

[2]   Member, Computer Professional Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN - 001130/2003)

[3]   Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (MNIM - 46154)

Publications

(a)   Books already published:

[1]   Yara, P.O., S.C. Chiemeke and Choji Davou (2008). Computer Studies for Primary Schools Book 1, University Press PLC, Ibadan. ISBN 978978069 2070

[2]   Yara, P.O. and S. Chiemeke (2008). Computer Studies for Primary Schools Book 2, University Press PLC, Ibadan, Ibadan, ISBN 978978069 2087

[3]   Yara, P.O. and S. Chiemeke (2008). Computer Studies for Primary Schools Book 3, University Press PLC, Ibadan, Ibadan, ISBN 978978069 2094

[4]   Yara, P.O. and S. Chiemeke (2008). Computer Studies for Primary Schools Book 4, University Press PLC, Ibadan, Ibadan, ISBN 978978069 2100

[5]   Yara, P.O. and S. Chiemeke (2008). Computer Studies for Primary Schools Book 5, University Press PLC, Ibadan, Ibadan, ISBN 978978069 2117

[6]   Yara, P.O. and S. Chiemeke (2008). Computer Studies for Primary Schools Book 6, University Press PLC, Ibadan, Ibadan, ISBN 978978069 2124

[7]   Yara, P.O., S.C. Chiemeke and Souley B. (2009). Computer Studies for Junior Secondary Schools Book 1, University Press PLC, Ibadan.  ISBN 9789780693145

[8]   Yara, P.O., S. Chiemeke and Souley B. (2009). Computer Studies for Junior Secondary Schools Book 2, University Press PLC, Ibadan, ISBN 9789780693152

[9]   Yara, P.O., S. Chiemeke and Souley B. (2009). Computer Studies for Junior Secondary Schools Book 3, University Press PLC, Ibadan, Ibadan,  ISBN 9789780693169                

[10] Yara, P.O. and Oyedele M. (2008) Introductory Information and Communication Technology for Schools and Colleges, Book 1, Anchor Publishing & Educational Consultants, Ibadan. ISBN 9783041095

[11] Yara, P.O. and Oyedele M (2008) Introductory Information and Communication Technology for Schools and Colleges, Book 2, Anchor Publishing & Educational Consultants, Ibadan.  ISBN 9783041097

[12] Yara, P.O. and Oyedele M. (2008) Introductory Information and Communication Technology for Schools and Colleges, Book 3, Anchor Publishing & Educational Consultants, Ibadan.  ISBN 9783041099

(b) Articles Already Published in Learned Journals:

[1]  Yara, P.O. (2001). The Impact of psychological research on Mathematics Education in Primary Schools. The Nigerian Forum: 1(3) 54 - 58. Nigeria

[2]  Yara,P.O and Osunade, O. (2005). Investigating the role of the internet in information searching by Nigerian university students. Nigeria Journal of Computer Literacy (NJCL). 1(6). Nigeria

[3]  Adesoji, F.A and Yara, P.O. (2007). Some School Environment Factors as correlates of Mathematics Achievement in Southwestern Nigeria, European Journal of Social Sciences (EJSS), 5(2), 132  141 , Austria, http://www.eurojournals.com/ejss

[4]  Adesoji, F.A and Yara, P.O (2007). Some Student Factors as correlates of Achievement in Mathematics in Southwestern Nigeria. European Journal of Scientific Research (EJSR), 19(3), 424  434, Austria, http://www.eurojournals.com/ejsr

[5]  Yara, P.O and Okurumeh, E.A.(2009): Meaning Focus, Practice and Invention Strategies on Achievement and Problem-solving skills of Senior Secondary Students in Mathematics. Global Journal of Mathematics and Statistics (GJMS), 1(1), pg -7, June, India. http://www.mathstat.org.in

[6]  Yara, P.O and Okurumeh, E.A.(2009): Meaning Focus, Interaction and Discussion Strategies on Achievement and Problem-solving skills of Senior Secondary Students in Mathematics. Global Journal of Mathematics and Statistics (GJMS), 1(1), pg  73, June, India. http://www.mathstat.org.in

[7]  Yara, P.O. (2009): Students Attitude towards mathematics and academic achievement in some selected secondary schools in Southwestern Nigeria. European Journal of Scientific Research.  36(3) 336  341, Austria, http://www.eurojournals.com/ejsr

[8]  Yara, P.O. (2009): Relationship between Teachers attitude and studentsacademic achievement in mathematics in some selected secondary schools in Southwestern Nigeria. European Journal of Social Science (EJSS).  11(3) 364 - 369 Austria, http://www.eurojournals.com/ejss

[9]  Yara, P.O. (2009): Mathematics Anxiety and Students Academic Achievement in some selected senior secondary schools in Southwestern Nigeria.  Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences (PJSS), 6(3), 133-137, Pakistan, ISSN: 1683  8831. http://www.docsdrive.com

[10] Yara, P.O. (2009): Professional Development Programmes and Mathematics Achievement of Senior Secondary school students in Southwestern  Nigeria, Bangkok, Thailand.  http://www.tharabun.com/download/educa2009/fullpdf/p16.pdf

Recommended Links

[1]   http://www.ccsenet.org 

[2]   http://www.mathstat.org.in

[3]   http://www.eurojournals.com/ejsr

[4]   http://www.eurojournals.com/ejss

[5]   http://www.docsdrive.com

[6]   http://www.ozelacademy.com

[7]   http://www.sosyalarastirmalar.com